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New York Will Now Ban This From Taking Place In Schools
New York will no longer allow this to happen in schools around the state. Beginning in the 2024-25 school year there will be a significant change in NY schools. During a recent meeting the New York State Board of Regents sided with parents, activists and lawmakers, who say the realistic active shooter drills traumatize children and normalize violence. The Regents have decided to ban realistic active shooter drills in NY schools.
New York Scammers Trying To Take Your Money As Your Kid Plays
New York State officials say all need to take these steps to protect their personal and financial data. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is issuing a warning to Empire State residents about risks associated with online gaming. Officials note that as online gaming and...
Massive Speed Limit Change For Portions Of New York State
The summer is past the halfway point and here in New York State, there are some places that are getting ready for a new speed limit for the start of 2025. It is that time of the year that drivers are distracted more than ever! There are so many things on our minds and yet the roads are packed with so many reasons to stay focused. Kids on bike, motorcycles and people walking are just a few of the reasons.
Lane Reductions Confirmed In Hudson Valley Until Thanksgiving
Hudson Valley drivers are told to expect lane reductions for about the next four months. The New York State Department of Transportation warns drivers in the Hudson Valley of a roadwork that will impact traffic until around Thanksgiving. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure...
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
N.Y. Lottery: Player wins $1,000 a week in Cash4Life game
A lucky lottery player in New York state will enjoy $1,000 a week for life after purchasing a second-prize Cash4Life ticket. The New York Lottery announced the ticket was sold for the Sunday, July 28, Cash4Life drawing — worth a guaranteed minimum of $1 million — in New York state. It was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd., in Newburgh.
The NYS Fair will have a Midway flash sale…at 2 a.m.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Set your alarms to 1:55 a.m. Wade Shows, the provider of the New York State Fair’s Midway, is holding an upcoming 22-hour online-only flash sale. It will begin at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30. “The Midway is a cornerstone of the world-class entertainment that The Fair provides, and we’re thrilled […]
Oishei Children’s Hospital Receives Nearly $3 Million
A part of a $15 million investment statewide to help protect and care for the mental health of children and young people from historically underserved populations, Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this week announced a $2.9 million award to Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo to help provide programs to reduce suicide risk in young residents.
Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 22-26
These are the inspections from July 22 to 26 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Survey Reveals Most Stressful Days And Times For New Yorkers
This comes as no big surprise to me but we are really stressed out. A recent survey by Voice Nation revealed the most stressful moments that workers in New York experience. They took a look into the craziest days of the week, the most nerve-wracking times of the day, and the most stress-filled month of the year, all for New York employees.
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